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Business / Qatar Business

QC reviews fostering ties with Arab World Investors Union

Published: 30 Jan 2024 - 09:59 am | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2024 - 10:00 am
Qatar Chamber’s First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari and President of the Arab Women Investors Union and Member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs Dr. Hoda Jalal Yassa with other officials.

Qatar Chamber’s First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari and President of the Arab Women Investors Union and Member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs Dr. Hoda Jalal Yassa with other officials.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber’s First Vice-Chairman, Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, met yesterday with Dr. Hoda Jalal Yassa, President of the Arab Women Investors Union, and Member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs.

The meeting was also attended by Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, Qatar Chamber board member and Chairperson of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, and Dina Ali Al Ghoneimy, a member of the Union.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Chamber and the Union to strengthen cooperation between Qatari businesswomen and their counterparts in the Arab world.

During the meeting, bin Twar emphasized that the Chamber welcomes cooperation with the Union and seeks to foster collaboration between Qatari and Arab businesswomen. He assured that the Chamber is keen on empowering women and enhancing their role in the economic activity. Qatar Chamber’s First Vice-Chairman highlighted that Qatari businesswomen have demonstrated efficiency and competitiveness, and became capable of competing alongside men in various economic fields.

In her remarks, Dr. Hoda Jalal presented an overview of the Union, which is an economic entity operating under the umbrella of the Arab League. She noted that it has development objectives at both the Arab and international levels, striving to achieve development projects, promote trade exchange and investment, provide incentives for women investors, and address any obstacles they encounter.

She also reviewed activities, initiatives, and events held by the Union, including the “Arab African Investment and International Cooperation” Conference & Exhibition.

She invited the Chamber’s members and Qatari businesswomen to attend the 27th edition of the conference, scheduled for 11-15 November 2024 in Aswan, Egypt, expressing hope that the State of Qatar will be the honored guest of the event.

In her statement, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani expressed that both the Chamber and the Qatari Businesswomen Forum welcome cooperation with the Union. She noted that Qatari women have achieved numerous accomplishments and attained high-level positions, thanks to the strong support of the Wise Leadership, which is committed to empowering women and enhancing their role in society.